The conversations with Lucas, we have had conversations with them and will continue to have conversations with them. I think it would be wonderful if we could find a way to extend that brand into our programming.

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I’m sure ABC’s interest in the franchise has nothing to do with JJ Abram’s latest movie’s ginormous takings at the box office ($2 billion), which could translate into a potentially lucrative TV show.

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Why there taking to Lucas though is a bit of a mystery, he sold LucasFilm to Disney in 2012 for a reported $4billion, so he doesn’t have much a say in the series future.

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Especially considering JJ Abrams allegedly threw all of George’s script ideas away, I’m sure they were all pure gold, leading to Lucas to moan about the film feeling a bit retro.